Hi,
You can use cement mortar 1:4 or 1:5 based on the wall thickness, if it is exposed masonry clean the joints on same day. latter you can use CM 1: 1 (Cement one part, Fine sand one part) for pointing, use pointing tool for the neat and clean job.
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- June 24th, 2020, 5:02 pm
- Forum: Civil Construction
- Topic: Cement Sand ratio for exposed brick work
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2079
- July 26th, 2018, 4:26 pm
- Forum: Civil Construction
- Topic: Need cost of tile laying
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4816
Re: Need cost of tile laying
Please Don't negotiate the labour charges, we normally pay 20/sqft and demand for good workmanship, the difference is hardly anything. but tiling is one of the main finishing items where the maximum visibility goes, before finalizing any contractor to check their previous site/ projects done recentl...
- May 21st, 2018, 9:19 pm
- Forum: Civil Construction
- Topic: msand
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4698
Re: msand
hello sir, When comes to M.sand it is very difficult to figure out the quality of materials, unless if you buy from a reputed manufacturer, basic parameter is to avoid too much silt content in M.sand these day different types of M.sand available for different purpose like Concrete, masonry & Plaster...
- May 21st, 2018, 9:07 pm
- Forum: Civil Construction
- Topic: RMC in smaller quantities for pillars
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2543
Re: RMC in smaller quantities for pillars
Hello sir, You can get RMC in smaller quantities depends on the RMC nearby & their schedule, but pouring concreting for columns is a time-consuming process, you will start losing strength if you don't pour within 2.5 hrs after batching. I suggest, if you seriously worried about the quality of mixing...
- May 21st, 2018, 8:51 pm
- Forum: Civil Construction
- Topic: Please help: TMT Prices
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3115
Re: Please help: TMT Prices
Hi, it is very true that the prices of Construction steel since ever touched the highest, this because there were lots of export these days & increasing local demand. the prices may come down if the government involve and regularize.
hope at least it should not go further higher.
hope at least it should not go further higher.
- November 24th, 2017, 10:48 pm
- Forum: Civil Construction
- Topic: My House Construction
- Replies: 13
- Views: 12549
Re: My House Construction
Hi, the challenge comes when you start planning your house construction in 20x30 without compromising space, vastu & ventilation, etc., We specialize in design & implementation of small spaces, I had attached some floor plan for you to get some idea if you require any help, plz do share your doubts ...
- November 24th, 2017, 10:25 pm
- Forum: Civil Construction
- Topic: Borewell Recommendation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2397
Re: Borewell Recommendation
Hai, We are constructing residential building very close to ullal lake, which the bore well was driven up to 350ft, we had good very good yield, As far as SMV Layout, you don't need too much worry about the excess drilling. that surrounding kannan bore well is very famous, and their prices very much...
- December 13th, 2016, 10:30 pm
- Forum: Civil Construction
- Topic: Few clarification regarding house construction
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10926
Re: Few clarification regarding house construction
Hi Ram, wanted to start house construction on my vacant plot, have some doubts ,wanted to clarify 1) Can a duplex house be constructed without piller and only on stone foundation ? Is it safe? There is no problem if the walls designed to take the load of the structure (Load bearing walls), side ston...
- December 6th, 2016, 8:08 pm
- Forum: Civil Construction
- Topic: Review Request: 30X40 West Facing single floor Plan
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12554
Re: Review Request: 30X40 West Facing single floor Plan
Hi.
I had increased the parking size to around 14ft by pushing the bedroom to the corner of the plot, 14ft is good enough for parking expect SUV.
Regards
I had increased the parking size to around 14ft by pushing the bedroom to the corner of the plot, 14ft is good enough for parking expect SUV.
Regards
- November 21st, 2016, 10:19 pm
- Forum: Interiors
- Topic: Window frames
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4933
Re: Window frames
Hi. if you are looking for zero maintenance and once time investment UPVC always preferred choice. but you have to spent good money (UPVC Price starts from 520 - 650/sqft including the installation.) for UPVC windows, however Wooden windows are not the bad idea if you are looking for more elegant an...